CityKey
The CityKey is a free optional government-issued ID card available to all Chicagoans regardless of age, gender, immigration status, or housing status. It serves as a government- issued ID, a Chicago Public Library Card, a Chicago Transit Authority Ventra Card, and a Chicago Rx prescription drug discount card.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/17/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
5430 West Gale Street, Chicago, IL 60630
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm; *Senior Hours will be every last Tuesday of the month: 8:00am- 9:00am
Voice
Voice
Application process
Complete application on the online: https://www.chicityclerk.com/how-apply/application-materials#app
Eligibility
Available to all Chicagoans regardless of age, gender, immigration status, or housing status. Children under the age of 14 will be able to obtain a CityKey Kids ID where they can have an emergency contact listed on the back of the card.
Languages
English
Polish
Spanish
Service area
Chicago, IL
Agency info
City of Chicago - Office of the City Clerk
The City Clerk's office is responsible for maintaining official city government record (such as the Municipal Code of Chicago), distributing approximately 1.3 million vehicle stickers and residential parking permits, and issuing city business licenses.